Leet speak alphabet

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Leetspeak (or 1337speak) is a form of written slang that uses alternative characters and symbols to replace letters. It originated in online communities and hacker culture to obfuscate text, but it has since become a playful way to write words. The term "leet" is derived from the word "elite," reflecting its use among certain online subcultures.

Here are some common leetspeak substitutions:

A: 4 or @

B: 8 or |3

C: < or (

D: |) or [)

E: 3

F: |= or ph

G: 6 or 9

H: |-| or #

I: 1 or !

J: _| or ;|

K: |< or |{

L: 1 or |_

M: |/| or //\

N: || or //

O: 0 or ()

P: |* or |>

Q: 0_ or (,)

R: |2 or ®

S: 5 or $

T: 7 or +

U: |_| or _\

V: / or /

W: // or ^/

X: >< or }{

Y: `/' or j

Z: 2 or 7_

Leetspeak can vary in complexity, from simple replacements to more elaborate character substitutions. It’s often used for humor or to create a distinct online identity.